Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 12:56 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix X Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
IPS

1080x2040

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels15% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2040 pixels
+403 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	361 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+209 grams (7.32 ounces)4% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	vs	+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
6.39"	vs	+6.4"1% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (118GB available)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Other model names	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A	Xiaomi Mix 2016080 4GB RAM + 128GB, Xiaomi Lithium
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	China, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018	11/4/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)	81.9 x 158.8 millimeters (3.22 x 6.25 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Ceramic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2040 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	361 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR8	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat9 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4224 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	10W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	256 hours (10.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera	• Colors: Black • MIUI 8.0/8.2 • 500nits display brightness • Slow-motion at 720p@120fps • 192Hz/24-bit audio • Quick Charge 3.0: 83% in 30min • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered